An Indian sword (tulwar)

An Indian sword (tulwar), curved blade 31.5 in., double edged for the last 10 in., engraved to either side with Arabic text within panels formed by parallel lines of interrupted fullers, also engraved with an eye towards the point; iron hilt of characteristic form with langets, short quillons, knuckle bow and disc pommel mounted with a spike on a fluted base, and with geometric decoration in silver koftgari; black leather covered scabbard, 19th Century.